In their research into the function of memory in younger,middle aged,and older adults,Cartensen and her colleagues found that older adults:
A) actually have much better memories of life experiences than do younger adults.
B) selectively remembered positive events while forgetting negative ones.
C) were less able to remember their own experiences, but were more able to remember skills.
D) showed no sign of memory impairment unless there was an identifiable organic/physical cause.

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Cartensen and her colleagues discovered that older adults tend to remember positive events more than negative ones, indicating a selective memory bias towards positive information. This is part of the broader theory that as people age, they prioritize emotional well-being and thus may focus more on positive memories.

In Their Research into the Function of Memory in Younger,middle